Grill & Cold Prep Cook — Fresh, Safe & Efficient

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a dedicated food service associate to prepare and serve high-quality, nutritionally appropriate foods for patients and guests. You will follow safe handling practices, maintain a clean workspace, and support efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include proper cooling logs, equipment use and maintenance, timely preparation, and courteous customer service. You will adhere to SDS guidelines and safety procedures, with weekend rotation and variable hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and safety practices.
• Act 34 clearance or ability to obtain as required by employment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production sheets.

Responsibilities

• Chill, store, and record all prepared and leftover food in accordance with health department guidelines; maintain temperature cooling log documentation.
• Maintain an inspection-ready work area on a consistent basis.
• Uses and maintains equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines; follows all safety procedures.
• Complete in-advance preparation requirements for the next day of service.
• Produce high quality cold and grilled food products according to standardized recipes and production sheet volume requirements.
• Provide a courteous and helpful customer service attitude on a daily basis.
• Prepare all foods within designated timeframes; monitor food usage throughout service to ensure volume needs are met.
• Adhere to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace. Store chemicals and cleaning supplies away from food production areas.
• Adhere to departmental safe food handling procedures at all times.
• Work permit required if under 18 years old.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Job description

UPMC is seeking a dedicated food service associate to prepare and serve high-quality, nutritionally appropriate foods for patients and guests. You will follow safe handling practices, maintain a clean workspace, and support efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include proper cooling logs, equipment use and maintenance, timely preparation, and courteous customer service. You will adhere to SDS guidelines and safety procedures, with weekend rotation and variable hours.